With its vibrant rear panel and sleek design, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus stands out as one of the most visually striking smartphones. But it's not just about looks—it's powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor and Samsung's refined One UI interface, delivering impressive performance.
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1. Customization of side keys
2. Customize edge panels
3. Record screens like a pro
4. Remove the screenshot toolbar
5. Link to your Windows PC
6. Enable video enhancement
7. Convert handwriting to text
8. Dolby Atmos for gaming
9. Enable smart pop-up view
10. Gestures or buttons
11. Adjust the home screen layout
Get the most out of your Note 10 
These advanced features shine brightest when optimized correctly. As tech experts who've thoroughly tested the Galaxy Note 10 Plus, we've uncovered the settings that unlock its full potential.
Here are our top 11 tips and tricks for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus.
Let's dive in.
The side key on the left replaces the traditional power and Bixby buttons, offering versatile functionality. Customize double-press and long-press actions to launch the camera, your favorite app, or wake Bixby.
Head to Settings > Advanced Features > Side key to configure. Personally, I set double-press to open an app and long-press for power menu.
Cool tip: Long-press the side key to access settings directly. The Note 10's Infinity-O Display delivers an immersive experience, enhanced by Edge Panels for quick app access.
Swipe from the screen's edge to reveal your top apps—no more digging through drawers. Personalize by tapping the settings cog, selecting panels, editing apps, and rearranging via the three-dot menu.
The built-in screen recorder captures gameplay or S Pen actions effortlessly. Swipe down Quick Settings, tap Screen Recorder—it starts after a 3-second countdown.
For S Pen input, tap the pen icon on the floating toolbar. Double-tap to stop.
Customize resolution and audio via long-press on the icon in Quick Settings.
Cool tip: Record your face alongside the screen for tutorials. The screenshot toolbar is useful for scrolls but can slow you down. Disable it anytime via Advanced Features > Screenshots and screen recorder > Screenshot toolbar.
Pro tip: Enable 'Delete shared screenshots' to keep storage clean. Seamlessly manage texts, notifications, and photos from your PC with 'Link to Windows.' It pairs via Microsoft's Your Phone app—sign in with your Microsoft account for easy setup.
Access via Advanced Features.
Boost video quality on this 6.8-inch screen with Video Enhancer—it auto-enhances Netflix, YouTube, and more for richer colors and brightness. Enable in Advanced Features.
Note: It enhances but doesn't upscale low-res videos. The S Pen's handwriting-to-text conversion integrates with apps like Samsung Notes, Word, or PDF editors. Scribble in Notes, double-tap, select, and convert.
Export via Share as Word or PDF.
Extend Dolby Atmos to games for immersive audio—heavy footsteps or wind effects come alive. Enable in Settings > Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects.
Smart pop-up view turns notifications into resizable windows over your current app—ideal for messaging. Enable in Advanced Features > Smart pop-up view and select apps.
Switch to full-screen gestures for more real estate. Enable in Display > Navigation bar > Full screen gestures. Block S Pen gestures to avoid mishaps.
Resize icons for a denser grid: Long-press home screen > Home screen settings > Home screen grid (5x5) or Apps screen grid (5x6).
These hands-on tested tweaks maximize your Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus. Also optimize Always On Display, Device Care, and Digital Wellbeing.
Watch our video demo of these tips.
Bonus: Elevate your S Pen experience with these features.
